What is an artificial pond without aquatic plants? This question will be asked by any housewife, finding herself in front of the water surface on her plot of land, where a pond is equipped.
When landscaping reservoirs and ponds, as a rule, various types of plants are used. The most common are floating plants (those that float freely on the surface of the water, for example, a water lily, otherwise called a water lily), deep-water plants (those plants whose roots go down into the ground; they are designed to filter water, for example, a marsh plant), oxygenators (this is a group of plants that prevent water pollution and serve as food for fish, if any live in the reservoir).
Planting plants is a labor-intensive process. For each pond, its own plant composition is developed, depending on the size of the pond, its purpose, location. Depending on the wishes of the customers, an individual plant composition is made, which can serve as a wonderful decorative element. But it is important to remember that the so-called "living decor" requires constant care. If not properly cared for, plants can have the opposite effect and spoil the appearance of your pond.
If you have fish in your pond, you need to find out which plants are suitable for your fish. Each type of fish needs certain types of plants to live.
It is important to remember about the need for water circulation in the pond, which is extremely important for plants and fish, if any, in your pond. When installing an artificial pond, it is necessary to install a pump that ensures constant circulation of water in the pond, which supports the life of the plants.